Atiku backs CAN’s security reform demand, asks Muslim leaders to join campaign

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has endorsed the resolutions of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) concerning the nation's escalating security challenges. Abubakar expressed his alignment with the concerns voiced by CAN during its 2026 National Church Leaders Summit, offering sympathy to Nigerians impacted by insecurity across the country.

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I have just read the communique released by the Christian Association of Nigeria under the leadership of His Grace Archbishop Daniel Okoh from the 2026 National Church Leaders Summit, and I align with the concern and sympathies of the Church in Nigeria over the security of the lives of Nigerians.

In a statement on his X handle, Abubakar said, "I have just read the communique released by the Christian Association of Nigeria under the leadership of His Grace Archbishop Daniel Okoh from the 2026 National Church Leaders Summit, and I align with the concern and sympathies of the Church in Nigeria over the security of the lives of Nigerians."

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The demand for a comprehensive review of the nation’s security architecture, enhanced intelligence gathering, stronger inter-agency cooperation, improved operational effectiveness and greater accountability in the fight against terrorism, banditry and violent crime, are all fully in line with my position on the failure of the Tinubu-led Federal Government.

Abubakar specifically backed CAN's demand for a comprehensive review of the nation's security framework, stating that it echoes his own repeated criticisms of the current administration's performance. He noted that the call for enhanced intelligence gathering, stronger inter-agency cooperation, improved operational effectiveness, and greater accountability in combating terrorism and banditry aligns with his position on the "Tinubu-led Federal Government's" failures.

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It is encouraging for Nigerians to see Christians from various denominations and blocs unite in this spiritual wake-up call upon the political leadership to do better.

He commended Christian leaders for uniting on the security crisis, calling it a "timely intervention" and a "spiritual wake-up call upon the political leadership to do better." Abubakar also highlighted CAN's decision to declare three days of national mourning as a moment for reflection for those in power. He urged Islamic organizations and leaders to join the campaign for national security, emphasizing that insecurity affects all Nigerians regardless of religion or ethnicity.

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As insecurity ravages without concern for religious or ethnic differences which have been made more glaring by the 360 degrees failure of the incumbent government, I commend this noble effort to hold the ruling party accountable and encourage solidarity from all Nigerians in this regard.